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Philly's Best Gift Shops for Mother's Day—and Beyond

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No gift could ever repay Mom for those countless diaper changes and sleepless nights, but a token of appreciation from any of these 20 gift shopping spots is a good start. P.S. Mother's Day is Sunday, May 12. Set a reminder in your phone and for the love of all that is good and holy, do not forget.


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Ali's Wagon

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This Fairmount Avenue shop carries family-oriented gifts for Mom, kids, and Baby.

Art Star

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Expect handmade, locally-sourced finds at this NoLibs art gallery/boutique.

Beethoven Wraps

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Choose from the Wayne boutique's inventory of bath products, kitchenwares, stationery, jewelry, and baby gifts, then have your selection arranged in a wholesome gift basket.
If you enjoy the thrill of the hunt, stop by this jam-packed Pine Street boutique to dig through its mishmash of collectibles, vintage clothes, stationery, and more.

C. Wonder

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Monogrammed gifts (jewelry, stationery, household items) are the draw at the King of Prussia Mall's C. Wonder store.
This Chestnut Hill boutique is geared toward the urban gardener and houses a variety of cacti and trendy air plants.

El Quetzal

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With an additional location within Ardmore's Suburban Square, El Quetzal stocks globally-influenced jewelry, artwork, apparel, and pottery.

Flag Lady

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This preppy Main Line outpost is known for its selection of costume jewelry, handbags, and home goods.

Hana & Posy

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A full-service florist, Old City's Hana & Posy also offers gifts like organic baby clothes, soy candles, and eco-friendly pet products.

Hello World

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Here, you'll find gifts for all occasions and recipients. Hello World's sister store, Hello Home, is known for its selection of mid-century furniture and chic home goods.

The Little Apple

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On the menu at Manayunk's The Little Apple: retro-inspired housewares, Philly-themed gifts, cool jewelry, and sweet-smelling candles.
A Chestnut Hill favorite, Mango boasts fair-trade apparel, accessories, and household items from South and Central America.

Nice Things Handmade

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Everything within EPA's Nice Things Handmade is locally-sourced and handmade. Look for art prints, jewelry, apparel, and accessories.

Occasionette

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Quirky illustrated tea towels and charming stationery make this boutique a must for baby and bridal shower shopping.

Omoi Zakka Shop

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For a little something out of the ordinary, Omoi lines its shelves with Japanese imports that can't be found elsewhere in Philly.

Paper Source

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Paper Source is known for its stationery and gift wrap, but it also stocks a fun, colorful array of gifts, like funky frames, water bottles, and aprons.

Scarlett Alley

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Refined but never stuffy, this longstanding Old City shop holds its ground with everything from fine pottery and baby gifts to fun jewelry and bath products.
A lively mix of quirky-meet-functional kitchen accoutrements put this Northern Liberties store on the map.

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Alexander Stadler stocks his shop with pottery, home accents, and collectibles found during his domestic and international travels.
A table displaying costume jewelry runs the length of this Midtown boutique, which also houses a gourmet chocolate kitchen at the rear of the store.

Ali's Wagon

This Fairmount Avenue shop carries family-oriented gifts for Mom, kids, and Baby.

Art Star

Expect handmade, locally-sourced finds at this NoLibs art gallery/boutique.

Beethoven Wraps

Choose from the Wayne boutique's inventory of bath products, kitchenwares, stationery, jewelry, and baby gifts, then have your selection arranged in a wholesome gift basket.

Blendo

If you enjoy the thrill of the hunt, stop by this jam-packed Pine Street boutique to dig through its mishmash of collectibles, vintage clothes, stationery, and more.

C. Wonder

Monogrammed gifts (jewelry, stationery, household items) are the draw at the King of Prussia Mall's C. Wonder store.

earth

This Chestnut Hill boutique is geared toward the urban gardener and houses a variety of cacti and trendy air plants.

El Quetzal

With an additional location within Ardmore's Suburban Square, El Quetzal stocks globally-influenced jewelry, artwork, apparel, and pottery.

Flag Lady

This preppy Main Line outpost is known for its selection of costume jewelry, handbags, and home goods.

Hana & Posy

A full-service florist, Old City's Hana & Posy also offers gifts like organic baby clothes, soy candles, and eco-friendly pet products.

Hello World

Here, you'll find gifts for all occasions and recipients. Hello World's sister store, Hello Home, is known for its selection of mid-century furniture and chic home goods.

The Little Apple

On the menu at Manayunk's The Little Apple: retro-inspired housewares, Philly-themed gifts, cool jewelry, and sweet-smelling candles.

Mango

A Chestnut Hill favorite, Mango boasts fair-trade apparel, accessories, and household items from South and Central America.

Nice Things Handmade

Everything within EPA's Nice Things Handmade is locally-sourced and handmade. Look for art prints, jewelry, apparel, and accessories.

Occasionette

Quirky illustrated tea towels and charming stationery make this boutique a must for baby and bridal shower shopping.

Omoi Zakka Shop

For a little something out of the ordinary, Omoi lines its shelves with Japanese imports that can't be found elsewhere in Philly.

Paper Source

Paper Source is known for its stationery and gift wrap, but it also stocks a fun, colorful array of gifts, like funky frames, water bottles, and aprons.

Scarlett Alley

Refined but never stuffy, this longstanding Old City shop holds its ground with everything from fine pottery and baby gifts to fun jewelry and bath products.

Swag

A lively mix of quirky-meet-functional kitchen accoutrements put this Northern Liberties store on the map.

stadler-Kahn

Alexander Stadler stocks his shop with pottery, home accents, and collectibles found during his domestic and international travels.

Verde

A table displaying costume jewelry runs the length of this Midtown boutique, which also houses a gourmet chocolate kitchen at the rear of the store.